Hi, I'm Kislay Parashar

Engineer - Space | AI | Quantum | Distributed Systems

Passionate about building innovative solutions and conducting research that makes a difference. Explore my journey through technology, research papers, and impactful projects.

Kislay Parashar

Experience

Key Roles & Contributions

Investor - PathBids - PilotPathFinder

Satellite Systems Software Engineer - Hughes Network Systems / Dish Networks - Echostar Corporation

Student Body President - University of Maryland

Undergraduate Teaching/Research Fellow - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Maryland

Research Fellow - University of Cambridge - Inspire Program

Publications

Research contributions and academic work

Media Coverage

Press coverage and media mentions

Maryland Global

Kislay Parashar: International Student, 2021 SGA President, Trailblazer

"Kislay Parashar became involved in student leadership at the University of Maryland as soon as he stepped foot in the U.S., becoming the Student Government Association's international student representative at the start of his freshman year. Three years and many leadership roles later, he serves as the first international student to become SGA president in UMD history."

College Magazine

A Q&A with UMD Student Body President Kislay Parashar

An in-depth interview with Kislay Parashar about his role as Student Body President, his vision for the University of Maryland, and his journey as an international student leader.

The Diamondback

Kislay Parashar is prioritizing inclusivity at UMD in his bid for SGA president

"Kislay Parashar is always there for his friends — and they say he will also be there for students if he's elected the next SGA president this week. An international student from India, Parashar joined the SGA his freshman year to help the international student community."

DCist

UMD SGA Allocates Funds to Support Classmates During COVID

Coverage of the Student Government Association's initiatives to support students during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting Kislay Parashar's leadership in allocating funds for student support programs.

The Independent

Maryland University Cultural Centres for Students

International coverage of the University of Maryland's initiative to create cultural centers for students, featuring Kislay Parashar's role in advocating for international student representation and cultural spaces on campus.

The Washington Post

Darryll Pines University of Maryland

Coverage of University of Maryland President Darryll Pines' initiatives and the student government's role in campus leadership, featuring Kislay Parashar's contributions as SGA President and his work with university administration.

Projects

Bringing ideas to life through code

Chrome Extension Network Telemetry

QBoost

Chrome extension for optimized web traffic routing (Network Telemetry), reducing load time/data by 30-40%.

Chrome Extension JavaScript Network Telemetry
Quantum AI GNN/LSTM

Cosimo

Quantum enhanced GNN/LSTM model for satellite optical beam allocation bandwidth optimization.

Python GNN LSTM Quantum Computing
Pilot Hiring Software

PilotPathFinder

Hiring software for pilots, storing data and enabling autofill in applications. (Associated with PathBids)

Software Development AI
AI Platform SuggestEverything

SuggestEverything.com

Developed by integrating GPT-3.5, IMDb, and various other APIs.

Web Development GPT-3.5 API Integration
2 4 8 16 2048 iOS Game

2048 Game IOS App

iOS 2048 game using Swift, implementing traversal algorithms and a SwiftUI interface.

iOS Development Swift SwiftUI

Awards

  • Undergraduate Commencement Speaker
  • Gordon R England & Bodharamik Scholarship, A. James Clark School of Engineering
  • Senior Marshall Medallion
  • Student Government Medallion
  • William H. Bud Thomas Award

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